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FAPP

Polokwane International Airport · Polokwane

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,076 ft / 1,242 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 124.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Polokwane International Airport (FAPP), located in Polokwane, South Africa. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 4,076 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Polokwane International Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAPP / PTG
Municipality
Polokwane
Country
Region
ZA-NP — Limpopo
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
4,076 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 01 / 19
UNLIT
Runway Length: 8,400 ft / 2,560 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 359° / 179°
RWY 01 (359°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19 (179°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 05 / 23
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,612 ft / 2,320 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 38° / 218°
RWY 05 (38°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (218°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

TWR TWR
124.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FAPI
Pietersburg Municipal Airport
9 km / 5 nm
FATZ
Tzaneen Airport
89 km / 48 nm
FAPH
Hendrik Van Eck Airport
173 km / 93 nm
FAWB
Wonderboom Airport
237 km / 128 nm
FAMD
Malamala Airport
237 km / 128 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026